Choral Evensong for the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Candlemas
Schedule
Sun Feb 02 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Christ Church | Washington, DC
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We invite you to join us for Choral Evensong, a distinctly Anglican liturgy offered at Christ Church, Georgetown, on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month, October through May. We extend a special invitation to those who have never experienced the richness and beauty of this contemplative evening rite.Choral and congregational music will include:
Choral Introit: Senex puerum portabat à 4- William Byrd
At the Lighting of Candles: Nunc dimittis - Plainsong, Tone VIII
Hymn: O blest Creator, source of light - Bromley
Preces and Responses - John D. Sanders
Psalms 48 and 87 - Chants: Stephen Darlington and Bruce Neswick
Evening Service in E - Herbert H. J. Murrill
Hymn: O Zion, open wide thy gates - Edmonton
Anthem: Hail, gladdening light - Charles Wood
Hymn: Sing we of the blessed Mother - Rustington
The service will be sung by the professional Choir of Christ Church. A reception will follow. All are welcome.
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Where is it happening?
Christ Church, 1332 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3347, United States,Washington D.C.Event Location & Nearby Stays:
